If you stopped to look at the structure and joints in your body, you’d realize how amazing they are.

​We are upright and bipedal because of intelligent knee and foot joints; we can do a huge variety of tasks because we have opposable thumbs, and we can express ourselves to be clearly understood because of our jaws.Many of these functions become difficult or even impossible if you have an inflammatory joint disease. It seems counter intuitive, but if you have painful joints, you have to work exercise into your daily routine. It increases energy levels, strengthens muscle, keeps your bones strong and your weight under control.

WalkingWalking is quite possibly the world’s most underrated exercise. If you spend some time planning your routes, walking can be relaxing and highly enjoyable. It’s good for your bones and your leg muscles, and you can take things at your own pace.If you’re just starting out with any kind of exercise, just do what you can manage. Do not, under any circumstances, push yourself beyond your limits. If you think you can manage 5 minutes of walking, then just stick to that. Do it for 3 days to a week and then add another 2-5 minutes. Keep at it till you reach 30 minutes a day for 3-5 days a week.You may want to get an activity tracker to help monitor your progress. You’ll be surprised at how motivating and interesting this can be.Another point of great importance is this: if your joints are extremely inflamed and painful, do not push through the pain. First spend the time to ease down the inflammation.

Water WorkoutsThis is the perfect exercise if you have significant joint pain. If you see a physiotherapist regularly, ask him or her if they know someone who does hydrotherapy. This is supervised therapeutic exercise in water.Hydrotherapy is usually done in a gently heated pool, sometimes with saltwater. In the beginning, all you’ll do is probably walk across the pool, chest-deep. This seems easy – and often is – but you get a wonderful, manageable workout for your body, while being kind to your sore joints. The water makes your body feel lighter so there’s a lot of good you can achieve through hydrotherapy.Again, be careful not to overdo it. Because you feel lighter, you may be tempted to do more than is advisable. Your joints will pay a heavy price if you move too fast or to long.Therapeutic PilatesWhile we’re on the subject of supervised exercise, you may want to look for a practitioner who does therapeutic Pilates. This has all the benefits of regular Pilates like stretching your muscles, increasing your range of motion, being gentle on the joints improving posture and mobility.The difference is that therapeutic Pilates is usually custom-designed for each client. Also, the reformers you use will have many more support and safety features than a regular reformer.It’s important that you are comfortable with the therapist and the exercises he or she has designed for you. If you experience pain after a session, tell them immediately. They should implement change to the routine to prevent further pain. Also, they should have a good grasp of how much exercise you can take. If you feel you are being pushed beyond your limit, find another therapist.

The Chair StandThis is a good one if you spend most of your day sitting in front of the computer. Firstly, ensure you have a good chair for work. If you have painful joints, you’re very likely to also suffer from backaches. Sore joints throw your posture out of kilter which takes a toll on your back.To do the chair stand, you need a work chair with arms. Bring your own arms to the side while widening your shoulders and chest. Push down on the ground with your feet and stand, keeping your knees slightly bent. When you sit, let the back of your thighs (just below the buttocks) just touch the seat. Don’t sit completely.You want to achieve a controlled movement of sitting and standing. This is a good exercise for your legs, so make sure you are pushing down with your feet – and not your arms – to stand and sit.I understand that the thought of exercising when you’re in any kind of pain can be overwhelming, even frightening. The secret lies in the first step. If you need to, start with just two minutes of outdoor walking a day.Feel the achievement. Recognize that you overcame physical and mental hurdles to get some exercise. Do this every time you work out, even if it’s for a very short time. 2 minutes is infinitely better than nothing.Before long, exercise will lose its long, dark shadow and you’ll be looking forward to your daily routine of strengthening your body and loosening your joints.

Thank you for all the tips you had mentioned above! Some of the people were having a problem with their joints and it's becoming a major problem for them as they cannot do their tasks on a daily basis just because of the health hindrances they are dealing with right now. But before consulting your doctor which is very pricey, there are still alternative ways on how to let the situation easier. All you need to do is to know the right strategy one exercising your joints.